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Utilita Bowl is on a mission to become the world's greenest international cricket stadium. Home to some of England's most successful cricket teams as well as Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl, eforea spa, Boundary Lakes Golf Course, Hampshire Wellbeing Centre and BEEFY's Restaurant.
Cricket
Cricket

Utilita Bowl is the home of Hampshire Cricket, Southern Vipers and Southern Brave.

In 2024, Hampshire Cricket host seven home Vitality County Championship fixtures, four Metro Bank One Day Cup fixtures and seven action-packed Vitality Blast fixtures as Hampshire Hawks.

Southern Vipers go into 2024 as the reigning double champions and host multiple matchdays at Utilita Bowl, including two T20 Double Headers with Hampshire Hawks.

Of course, The Hundred also returns with four Southern Brave Double Header matchdays in July & August.

Both England Men & Women also host IT20 cricket at the venue based just outside Southampton, with England Women facing New Zealand on 6th July before England Men host Ashes rivals Australia on 11th September.

In 2025, England return for three international fixtures, including Men's fixtures against West Indies and South Africa, as well as England Women hosting India.
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Spa

Hilton - Southampton Utilita Bowl's eforea spa is a place like no other, an oasis of luxury, offering the ultimate relaxation experience.

Boasting a multitude of thermal experiences and luxurious journeys, you’re sure to find yourself emerging brighter, refreshed and re-connected.

Whether you’re wishing for a little ‘me-time’, a pamper day with friends or a weekend away with a loved one, look no further, allow eforea's expert team to take it from here.
BEEFY'S
BEEFY'S

BEEFY'S is a British bar and restaurant inspired by Lord Botham and located at Utilita Bowl, Southampton. Enjoy local, seasonal British food, alongside an exquisite wine list.
Golf
Golf

Boundary Lakes is Utilita Bowl's 18-hole golf course.

The parkland course - opened in July 2017 - set against the backdrop of Hampshire Cricket's home, is complete with USGA standard greens and is sure to provide a stern test for both high and low handicappers alike.

Boundary Lakes offers green fees from £32.50, society days from £35 and has a range of Memberships available.
Hotel
Hotel

Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl, the stunning 171-bedroom hotel, located at the home of Hampshire Cricket, boasts a luxury eforea spa, BEEFY’S by Lord Botham fine dining restaurant, a gym and extensive meeting and event space as well as the venue's 18-hole golf course, Boundary Lakes.

With all this to keep you busy and a whole host of entertainment right on your doorstep, we're confident you won't be able to stay for long enough.
Hospitality
Hospitality

Discover and book hospitality packages for international cricket, domestic cricket, franchise cricket and concerts at Utilita Bowl.
Wellbeing
Wellbeing

The Hampshire Wellbeing Centre is Utilita Bowl's bespoke healthcare facility offering a wide selection of services - including physiotherapy, sports massage and exercise classes - to all.

The centre, boasting a well-equipped modern rehabilitation gym, consultation rooms and a vast amount of outside space to cater for almost any rehabilitation, is open to the public with the specialist team able to assess and treat a wide range of conditions in individuals aged eight and upwards.
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Weddings & Events

If you’re planning the office Christmas party, awards ceremony, anniversary celebration or wedding day and reception, Utilita Bowl's superb choice of suites and personalised service assure luxury and unsurpassed quality.

With bespoke and tailor-made finest cuisine menus, the capacity to plan the most intimate of gatherings or welcome up to 450 guests, breathtaking on-site facilities including eforea spa, gym, restaurants and of course, luxury rooms and accommodation, Utilita Bowl truly is the ideal setting in to which to welcome your guests for any special occasion or social event.
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Christmas & NYE

Celebrate Christmas & the arrival of the New Year at Utilita Bowl including Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl. The perfect Christmas venue. Explore our packages now.
Meetings & Conferences
Meetings & Conferences

Utilita Bowl's broad range of stylish and luxurious suites, cutting edge audio-visual capabilities and bespoke catering provision, deem the venue the ideal location for a vast array of meetings and conferences.

Whether it’s a meeting for ten in our boardroom or an exhibition in our expansive Hilton Ballroom, you can be sure that whatever your requirements, we’ll have them covered.
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- Charity Golf Day
- Utilita Bowl 10K 2024
Charity

Hampshire Cricket Foundation is Hampshire Cricket’s official charity and the charity aligned to Utilita Bowl.
Recreation
Recreation

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Growing and improving the game to provide a cricketing future for all.
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What's On

Utilita Bowl and Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl host a vast array of events and showpiece occasions throughout the year.

Find out more here.

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Runners Help Raise More Than £5k For Charity At The Ageas Bowl 10k

Thursday 12 October

The annual race, which attracted around 800 participants, raised money for the Hampshire Cricket Foundation

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Role Vacancy: Marketing Executive (Leisure & Hospitality)

Wednesday 24 May

The Ageas Bowl are recruiting for a Marketing Executive to assist in the effective delivery of The Ageas Bowl’s marketing plan for the venue’s leisure and hospitality products.

eforea spa Announces 2023 Refurbishment

Wednesday 23 November

January 2023 will bring with it a partial refurbishment of eforea spa

The Ageas Bowl’s 10k Run Raises £5,000 For Charity In First Race In Three Years

Friday 14 October

Over 700 runners took part in the first The Ageas Bowl 10k which raised over £5,000 for the Hampshire Cricket Foundation

BEEFY'S August Player's Special - Nick Gubbins

Friday 5 August

BEEFY'S launches the Player's Special, a collaboration with Hampshire Cricket and Southern Vipers to introduce six new dishes to the BEEFY'S menu

BEEFY'S July Player's Special - James Fuller

Tuesday 5 July

BEEFY'S launches the Player's Special, a collaboration with Hampshire Cricket and Southern Vipers to introduce six new dishes to the BEEFY'S menu

Boundary Lakes To Host First Pro Am Tournament

Tuesday 28 June

Join us at Boundary Lakes Golf Course this September as we host our first Pro-Am tournament.

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We stand against discrimination in all its forms and are committed to ensuring that cricket is a game for everyone. If you have experienced or witnessed discrimination you can report it through the ECB’s website by clicking here.

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stuart.chatfield@utilitabowl.com

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Runners Help Raise More Than £5k For Charity At The Ageas Bowl 10k

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Role Vacancy: Marketing Executive (Leisure & Hospitality)

eforea spa Announces 2023 Refurbishment

The Ageas Bowl’s 10k Run Raises £5,000 For Charity In First Race In Three Years

BEEFY'S August Player's Special - Nick Gubbins

BEEFY'S July Player's Special - James Fuller

Boundary Lakes To Host First Pro Am Tournament

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